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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.16, 170.80 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.16, 170.80 and 100.76 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.16 : 170.80 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.16/170.80 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.16x = 170.80 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.16x = 17,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.81/114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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